Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Braves hit 3 homers, including 3-run shot by Harris, to beat Phillies 6-2 in wild-card clincherOct 01, 2026 10:23 pm - ATLANTA — Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ray Kerr threw 3⅓ scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Th...
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Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field on Friday. Here’s what to know about the $875 million stadium.Oct 01, 2026 8:08 pm - Northwestern coach David Braun called Friday night’s game against Penn State a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” After years of buildup, the Wildcats will play their inau...
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Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent have each other’s back as they compete for Chicago Bears’ Week 4 QB jobOct 01, 2026 7:59 pm - The Chicago Bears still were playing coy Thursday about their likely starting quarterback for the Week 4 game against the New York Jets: Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent. “You...
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‘He’s the Chicago Cubs’: Ian Happ — team’s longest-tenured player — faces uncertain future after playoff exitOct 01, 2026 5:14 pm - SAN DIEGO — Dansby Swanson fought and failed to keep himself composed. Swanson wasn’t the only one struggling in the visitors clubhouse at Petco Park with the weight that...
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Guardians name Parker Messick starter for ALDS Game 1 vs. White Sox, Gavin Williams for Game 2Oct 01, 2026 4:47 pm - CLEVELAND — Parker Messick will be the first Cleveland rookie pitcher to start in a postseason game since 2016 when the Guardians left-hander takes the mound for Game 1 o...
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Former Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for AtlantaOct 01, 2026 3:11 pm - NEW YORK — Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, receiving 46 votes from 72 media members. Golden State's Gabby ...
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Gavin Sheets’ pinch-hit homer propels Padres past Cubs 4-1 for 2-game Wild Card sweepOct 01, 2026 12:09 am - SAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets blasted a two-run homer, five Padres pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and San Diego swept the Chicago Cubs out of the NL Wild Car...
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Red Sox handed another quick playoff exit by rival Yankees after 2 quick hooks by Tracy backfireSep 30, 2026 10:51 pm - NEW YORK — With the Boston bats ice cold at Yankee Stadium again, a couple of quick hooks by Red Sox rookie manager Chad Tracy led to an early postseason exit. Same story...
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Column: Chicago White Sox have made converts out of everyone — including Jerry ReinsdorfSep 30, 2026 10:49 pm - HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox made believers out of skeptics this season, going from three straight seasons of 100-plus losses to the 2026 postseason. And now they’re i...
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Chicago Bears open nickel corner Kyler Gordon’s 21-day practice window to return from the PUP listSep 30, 2026 10:16 pm - The Chicago Bears opened the 21-day return-to-practice window for nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon on Wednesday, making him eligible to return from the reserve/physically u...